The country is known for being widely homophobic and anti-LGBT – in 2013 President Vladimir Putin passed a law banning the 'promotion of sexuality' among minors.
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Russian riot policemen detain a gay and LGBT rights activist during an unauthorized gay rights activists rally in central Moscow on May 30, 2015. Moscow city authorities turned down demands for a gay rights rally. AFP PHOTO/DMITRY SEREBRYAKOV
